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Gangnam Style!
By Megan Low, Singapore So for those who haven’t seen the Gangnam Style viral video, it’s now the most watched Korean-pop video on YouTube. After all, it’s hard to ignore the comical rap-dancing, PSY’s singing, and most of all, the repeated words “Gangnam style”. But what does it represent? What are the rest of the [...]
The Name Stealer
By Luke Edward McGorlick, Australia I didn’t even see him coming. But he stole it—a prized possession. My master had told me that there would be thieves, but I did not expect this one to come around so fast. Shaking my head, I put on my armor: belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, and sword. I [...]
Brave Movie Review
By Joanna Hor, Singapore If you consider yourself an avid Pixar follower, you should know that Pixar has never produced a fairy tale, up till now. Brave, the simply titled animation film, marks Pixar’s first foray into the fantastical world of medieval Scotland, complete with picturesque landscape and Scottish accented royalty and clans. But beyond [...]
What does it mean to be “yoked”?
By Beth, Singapore Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and [...]
Much Ado About Stigma
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore I stared in disbelief at my re-test script. I had failed both my Chemistry and Physics examinations. Again. Science was never my forte. At 15, I struggled through an entire year of Pure Sciences before 5 schoolmates and I were put in the Combined Science class (a simpler science subject [...]
Friends?
By Edna Ho, Malaysia Lately I’ve been pondering about friendship. I’ve read tons of articles by various authors on the Internet. Through those articles, I’ve learned that some friends were meant to stay, and others were meant to go. It is rare to find a true friend who accepts you as you are, a friend [...]
Is it normal for a Christian to feel as stressed out as I do?
by Audrie Goh, Singapore Stress is a normal part of life, experienced universally in response to the troubles and hardships that simply occur. Charles Templeton, a Canadian cartoonist, once said, “Christianity does not remove you from the world and its problems; it makes you fit to live in it, triumphantly and usefully.” Check out this [...]
YOLO
By Matthew Koh, 23, USA YOLO (you only live once) is the mantra of those who live life for the moment. It is a modern slang. It has its own simple logic. You only live once, so why waste it on the mundane and inane? Why not live every moment like it might be your [...]
Pray At All Times
By Audrie Goh, Singapore During the course of my 20 days solo mission trip in Central Thailand, I learnt the crucial role of prayer in living the victorious Christian life. Although I had anticipated spiritual attacks and had taken the necessary precautions by sending comprehensive prayer letters to those who were supporting me in prayer, [...]
Reflection: When Power is Misused—Finding the True Strength of a (Wo)Man
By Audrie Goh, Singapore Before you begin to protest at the irony of a female writing on the biblical perspective of an entirely different species, fret not. This is not an article on godly masculinity. Well, not exactly. Although the Discovery Series booklet raises male-perpetrated examples of bullying and thereafter expounds on the biblical concept [...]
The Forgotten God
By Priskila Dewi Setyawan, Indonesia In this world, we often forget God We do not rely on God and His authority. We like to hold on to our personal desires, and the things we believe will lead us to beautiful and perfect destinations. So we experience a variety of emotions: Dilemma, anxiety, frustration, and desperation. [...]
Down The Drain
By Megan Low, Singapore I have a lively imagination. It can sometimes bring me to strange places. Just the other day, I was stuck in a stormwater drain because of it (thankfully not literally). I had imagined someone falling into the large drain, being trapped inside. How did they fall? Did they drop something and [...]
Anger
by Audrie Goh, Singapore Ever felt lost in the uncontrollable angst of the moment? The line between sinful and godly anger seems to blur all too easily. Is it even possible to discern the difference between the two? Take heart, for the indwelling Holy Spirit helps us monitor and learn from our emotions. Check out [...]
Sow Now, Reap Later
By Uchenna Uzoma Obani, Nigeria Every day of our lives, we are faced with choices and decisions. These can include: what to eat, what to wear, where to go, what music to listen to, and the list continues on and on. We are products of the choices we make in life. We are where we [...]
Blood Trail!
By Megan Low, Australia/Singapore There is a blood trail on the floor. It is like a murder scene where the dead body is dragged off, or the dying victim is crawling as his life ebbed away. And the blood trail is like a brook. It trickles a little more with each heartbeat. But then that [...]
